Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School
Port Edward, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East
About Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School
Based in Port Edward, Eastern Cape, Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School is a public secondary school located in an rural setting under the Alfred Nzo East education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 438 learners with a teaching staff of 18, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 438 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School is situated in Port Edward (Bizana), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, under the Mbizana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Hlolweni A/A, Sicambeni Location, Port Edward, 4800. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 908, Port Edward, 4295.
Curriculum & Academics
Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a technical curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Hlolweni A/A, Sicambeni Location, Port Edward, 4800
Port Edward, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 908, Port Edward, 4295
Phone
+27 83 248 6090Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200501195
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.